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    Arrivait (en. Arrived)

    /aʁiˈvɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To express that a person or thing reaches a place or state.
    She was arriving on time at the meeting.
    Elle arrivait à l'heure au rendez-vous.
    To comment on the fact that an event has just occurred or started.
    He was finally understanding the lesson.
    Il arrivait enfin à comprendre la leçon.
    To mention that something happens after a certain wait.
    The bus was arriving after long minutes of waiting.
    Le bus arrivait après de longues minutes d'attente.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'arriver', from the Latin 'ad ripam' which means 'to the bank'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to arrive safely
    Arriving at the destination without problems.
    arriver à bon port
    to arrive well
    Presenting oneself satisfactorily or successfully.
    bien arriver
    to arrive unexpectedly
    Arriving without being expected.
    arriver à l'improviste

    Related Words

    to arrive
    A verb meaning to reach a place.
    arriver
    arrival
    A feminine noun designating the moment when one arrives.
    arrivée
    arriving
    A present participle designating one who arrives.
    arrivant

    Slang Meanings

    To arrive in force
    He arrived in force at the party and attracted everyone's attention.
    Il est arrivé en force à la fête et a attiré l'attention de tout le monde.
    To make one's entrance
    She made her entrance with a lot of style.
    Elle a fait son arrivée avec beaucoup de style.